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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: planetary nebula
planetary nebula
n : a nebula that was once thought to be a star with its planets
but is now thought to be a very hot star surrounded by an
expanding envelope of ionized gases that emit a
fluorescent glow because of intense radiation from the
star
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Planetary nebula
Planetary
\Plan"et*a*ry\, a. [Cf. L. planetarius an astrologer,
F. plan['e]taire planetary. See
Planet.]
1. Of or pertaining to the planets; as, planetary
inhabitants; planetary motions; planetary year.
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2. Consisting of planets; as, a planetary system.
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3. (Astrol.) Under the dominion or influence of a planet.
“Skilled in the planetary hours.” --Drayton.
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4. Caused by planets.
“A planetary plague.” --Shak.
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5. Having the nature of a planet; erratic; revolving;
wandering.
“Erratical and planetary life.” --Fuller.
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Planetary days, the days of the week as shared among the
planets known to the ancients, each having its day.
--Hutton.
Planetary nebula, a nebula exhibiting a uniform disk, like
that of a planet.
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